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Terrenho

Term · Meteorology and atmospheric science · MLC-T-MET-009559

A localized wind phenomenon observed in certain coastal regions, particularly in Portugal, referring to a cool, moist breeze blowing from the land towards the sea. This wind develops due to differential heating between land and sea, creating a pressure gradient that drives the air movement. It is a type of land breeze, occurring most prominently during nighttime hours.

Table 1. Record
IdentifierMLC-T-MET-009559
FieldMeteorology and atmospheric science
Synonymstereno
Record as JSON
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  "id": "MLC-T-MET-009559",
  "term": "Terrenho",
  "field": "Meteorology and atmospheric science",
  "definition": "A localized wind phenomenon observed in certain coastal regions, particularly in Portugal, referring to a cool, moist breeze blowing from the land towards the sea. This wind develops due to differential heating between land and sea, creating a pressure gradient that drives the air movement. It is a type of land breeze, occurring most prominently during nighttime hours.",
  "synonyms": [
    "tereno"
  ],
  "url": "https://mlchart.com/terminology/meteorology/terrenho/"
}

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